PSSS (Puissant Industries) Retained Earnings: $-0.46 Mil (As of Dec. 2013)


What is Puissant Industries Retained Earnings?

Puissant Industries PSSS -99.50% Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil as of Dec. 2013.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Puissant Industries's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $-0.46 Mil.

Puissant Industries's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2011 ($-0.21 Mil) to Dec. 2012 ($-0.25 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2012 ($-0.25 Mil) to Dec. 2013 ($-0.46 Mil).

Puissant Industries's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2011 ($-0.21 Mil) to Dec. 2012 ($-0.25 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2012 ($-0.25 Mil) to Dec. 2013 ($-0.46 Mil).

Puissant Industries  (OTCPK:PSSS) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Puissant Industries Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Puissant Industries's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Puissant Industries Retained Earnings Chart

Puissant Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Retained Earnings
-0.25 -0.21 -0.25 -0.46

Puissant Industries Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Retained Earnings -0.25 -0.21 -0.25 -0.46

Puissant Industries Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $-0.46 Mil mean?
Puissant Industries (PSSS) has a Retained Earnings of $-0.46 Mil as of Dec. 2013. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Puissant Industries and its competitors.
Is Puissant Industries' Retained Earnings too high?
Puissant Industries' current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil.
How does Puissant Industries' Retained Earnings compare to MS and GS?
Puissant Industries' Retained Earnings of $-0.46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Capital Markets company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Puissant Industries and its competitors. Puissant Industries's current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puissant Industries stock overvalued right now?
Puissant Industries (PSSS) has a current Retained Earnings of $-0.46 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Puissant Industries (PSSS), the current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil as of Dec. 2013. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Puissant Industries Business Description

Address 480 Lexington Road, Suite 12, Versailles, KY, USA, 40383
Puissant Industries Inc is engaged in the business of Cryptocurrency Mining.